Town Talk

Heard every weekday morning from 8-9am on NewsTalk 1230, WFVA, host Ted Schubel talks with Fredericksburg, Virginia, area leaders about events and issues affecting the region.

Town Talk is a government podcast hosted by Ted Schubel, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ted Schubel hosts Town Talk, a government show with 100 episodes published.

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  LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Museum

  Aug 19, 202644 min

  Curator of Collections Kylie Thomson previews the next installment of the What Remains series, taking place at the Masonic Lodge on August 29. These programs usually sell out, so plan ahead. We also talk about the upcoming Virginia and the Vietnam War exhibit, which opens September 1, as well as Kylie’s work as a curator—including the research, travel, and behind-the-scenes work that goes into caring for and sharing a museum’s collections. famva.org

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  LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Athletics

  Aug 18, 202645 min

  Patrick Catullo, UMW’s director of athletics, looks back on the Eagles’ NCAA Division III men’s basketball championship this spring—and fans can relive the excitement with free admission to all regular-season home games. He also highlights the energy around UMW Athletics and the opportunity for the community to experience it firsthand. Behind the scenes, UMW is continuing to upgrade its facilities, with newly refinished Anderson Center floors featuring a larger Eagle logo and a new press box at the turf stadium. umweagles.com

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  LISTEN: Town Talk/Healthy Generations Area on Aging

  Aug 17, 202645 min

  Pat Holland with Healthy Generations talks about resources for older adults and caregivers. She says social isolation and loneliness can have serious effects on seniors’ health. One statistic she shared was that loneliness has been compared to the health impact of smoking 15 cigarettes a day. We also talked about senior cafes, where older adults can enjoy meals, socialize, and build connections with others. 371-3375. healthygenerations.org

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  LISTEN: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center

  Aug 14, 202647 min

  It’s more than a building — it’s a place designed around the needs of children. Safe Harbor Executive Director Elizabeth McNally explains how specially trained interviewers and carefully designed forensic interview rooms help children feel safe enough to tell their stories while minimizing the trauma of the investigative process. safeharborva.org

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  LISTEN: Town Talk/Data Centers

  Aug 13, 202645 min

  Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski (Battlefield) talks about his support for a moratorium on new data centers. Yakabouski says the state needs to develop a plan their massive energy demands. He said data centers place a significant strain on the power grid while offering local officials limited control over how much electricity they consume.

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